6 Chemical-Free Cleaners Hiding in Your Pantry

Fight grime the all-natural way! Raid your pantry for these super-simple cleaning solutions -- and leave the toxic stuff at the drugstore.

Vanilla Extract

Clean the microwave and leave it smelling sweet with this household trick! Mix 2 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract in a microwave-safe container, and zap it on high for five minutes. When it's done, remove the container and wipe down the interior of the oven. Any gunk should slide right off.